The Role
Manage material requirements planning and order scheduling via the ERP to support building fit-out production. Collate stakeholder data, produce schedules, drive process and ERP improvements, resolve material quality issues, and support continuous improvement to minimise inventory while meeting KPIs.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for a MRP Controller to join our team at our Head office in York. Once you are fully trained and competent in your role, you can work from home 2 days per week.
Role requires production of accurate, complete, and timely customised data and related information to support the business in the fit out of buildings and ensuring materials are available for completion of the buildings with minimal held inventory.
***We are looking for a candidate with the mindset and experience delivering efficiency improvement and optimisation and the ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally, to deliver the best for Portakabin***.
Role Details:
• Annual salary up to £37,000k dependent on skills and experience
• Annual Bonus of up to 5% dependant on company performance
• Role based: New Lane, Huntington, York – You must be located within 1 hour of York
• Contract type: Permanent
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.
Role requires production of accurate, complete, and timely customised data and related information to support the business in the fit out of buildings and ensuring materials are available for completion of the buildings with minimal held inventory.
***We are looking for a candidate with the mindset and experience delivering efficiency improvement and optimisation and the ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally, to deliver the best for Portakabin***.
Role Details:
• Annual salary up to £37,000k dependent on skills and experience
• Annual Bonus of up to 5% dependant on company performance
• Role based: New Lane, Huntington, York – You must be located within 1 hour of York
• Contract type: Permanent
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.
In this role you will be required to:
• Collate information from various functions and areas, liaising and communicating effectively with key stakeholders.
• Produce accurate schedule to support resource planning for manufacturing.
• Plan orders for relevant materials through the ERP system, ensuring all KPIs and deadlines are consistently met.
• Create plan outlining activities required to complete building production within capacities of work areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the planning function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive implementation of policies and process improvements, including software and ERP enhancements, to ensure systems are fit for purpose.
• Resolve material notifications related to material quality issues.
• Drive compliance to plan holding relevant parties accountable in a collaborative manner
• Produce accurate schedule to support resource planning for manufacturing.
• Plan orders for relevant materials through the ERP system, ensuring all KPIs and deadlines are consistently met.
• Create plan outlining activities required to complete building production within capacities of work areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the planning function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive implementation of policies and process improvements, including software and ERP enhancements, to ensure systems are fit for purpose.
• Resolve material notifications related to material quality issues.
• Drive compliance to plan holding relevant parties accountable in a collaborative manner
Our Ideal Candidate
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Educated to A-level, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in an entry-level role in supply chain planning.
• Strong experience in driving implementation of policies and process improvements across the business function and projects.
• Basic understanding of supply chain, manufacturing or logistics principles.
• Strong numerical and analytical capability with attention to detail.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Project
Skills
Material Requirements Planning, Inventory Management, Supplier Coordination, Data Analysis, Cost Management, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Reporting and Documentation, Safety Standards.
• Educated to A-level, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in an entry-level role in supply chain planning.
• Strong experience in driving implementation of policies and process improvements across the business function and projects.
• Basic understanding of supply chain, manufacturing or logistics principles.
• Strong numerical and analytical capability with attention to detail.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Project
Skills
Material Requirements Planning, Inventory Management, Supplier Coordination, Data Analysis, Cost Management, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Reporting and Documentation, Safety Standards.
Benefits & Opportunities
• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
About
At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes, in various sectors including manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities and construction. Delivering our products sustainably, and safely to our customers is of utmost importance.Portakabin now employs more than 2,200 people across the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of business and the reason for our success. We offer career progression, support and development opportunities giving our employees space to grow.Portakabin is a Disability Confident Committed and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and to the fair and consistent treatment of all current and prospective colleagues.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and value the contribution that diverse experiences bring to our teams.Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes where required. If you need any additional support or experience any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on [email protected]
Skills Required
- Located within 1 hour of York (New Lane, Huntington)
- Experience in an entry-level role in supply chain planning
- Educated to A-level or equivalent experience
- Strong communication, organisational and IT skills
- Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Project
- Basic understanding of supply chain, manufacturing or logistics principles
- Strong numerical and analytical capability with attention to detail
- Experience driving implementation of policies and process improvements across business functions and projects
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The Company
What We Do
Portakabin is a market-leading manufacturer specializing in modular and portable building solutions, offering a range of buildings for hire and sale across sectors like education, healthcare, and commercial. They provide services including planning, design, and project management.
